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Excerpts from Article By John Miller on Foreclosuredeals
If you are a first-time home buyer who has been looking for the perfect opportunity to buy a new home, then the time is now. The current real estate market is perfect for everything from buying a new home to investing in the real estate market, which is why first-time home buyers and investors have been going head to head and competing for ...
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Porches used to be a place where people could do little more than line up and look out, however today they are being built to function as additional outdoor living space to entertain and relax. Comfortable outdoor furniture makes for comfortable outdoor seating. Screened porches can provide lovely dining spaces. Ceilings can be enhanced with wood and ceiling fans are great to keep ...
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Kitchen remodeling sales were up 36% in the third quareter of 2011 according to the Kitchen & Bath Association. Why? The kitchen is the focal point in many homes. Here are some ideas for low-cost kitchen upgrades to spruce up a kitchen.
1) Hardware - replace cabinet hardware, such as handles, knobs and hinges as a quick do-it-yourself way to enhance kitchen space.
2) Faucet ...
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Did you know that there are five markets in the United States where the median sales price growth from 2008 to 2011 was an average of 14.5%? How about this - two of those markets are in New York State!
1. Buffalo, NY
Median home ...
Good News in Home Sales
NAR released its pending home sales index figure last week, and for the second month in a row, the index is up. What's more, the index has broken 100. That's significant because the only other time the index has hit 100 in recent years is when the home buyer tax credit was available. "It is the natural, organic power of great affordability conditions and ...
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Today's buyers are looking for turnkey homes. That is, they want to move right in without having to do a lot of work. Buyers with busy lifestyles pay a premium for listings that are in prime condition. Staging can make the difference between a listing selling or not, the time it takes to sell, and the ultimate sale price.
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It's a beautiful day today, but it's dark day for the Saratoga Race Track! If you are looking for something to do today, check out some of these websites for some fun ideas!
www.saratogaspastatepark.org
www.saratogaspagolf.org
www.sanctuarysaratoga.com
www.medberyinnandspa.com
www.saratoga.com/things-to-do/
And if you are like most, and love the Saratoga area, you'll want to visit this ...
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Check out the Father's Day Make and Take! @ Schenectady Museum
Sunday, June 19, 2011, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Schenectady Museum And Suits-Bueche Planetarium in Schenectady City
Come to the Schenectady Museum and make something special for Dad at this hands-on activity! FREE with Museum admission....
FREE with Museum admission
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Own it, Fix it New York! Home Mortgage
Many homes in New York State that have been foreclosed and/or sold as a "short sale" suffer from deferred maintenance and require repair. The SONYMA Own it, Fix it New York! Home Mortgage is designed to provide streamlined mortgage financing to homebuyers for the purchase and repair of homes requiring no more than $25,000 in improvements. It is an enhancement ...
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This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Tudor is nestled on a pretty tree lined street with a deep private double lot. A must see with hardwood floors, cozy fireplace, crown moldings and 3rd floor family room or private guest retreat! For the virtual tour visit this listing at 1112 Ardsley Road in Schenectady at
http://www.coldwellbankerprime.com/bonnie.sindel/Property/NY/12309/Schenectady/1112 ARDSLEY RD
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